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Morocco stun Spain on penalties to reach WC quarterfinals

Morocco upset Spain with a penalty shootout victory on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. The first half was controlled by Spain's possession, but they were unable to breach Morocco's resolute defence. Nayef Aguerd,…

Rampant Brazil dance to the quarterfinals

Stadium 947 witnessed its last match in a magnificent way. Brazil thrashed South Korea by 4-1 in the 6th pre-quarter match. South Korea was confident as they beat Portugal in their last outing in the group stage to advance to pre-quarter.

Match Preview: Japan vs Croatia

It's Samurais vs Blazers on Monday at the Qatar world cup. This will be the third World Cup meeting between Japan and Croatia, with Japan win-less and goalless in the previous two – a 0-1 defeat in 1998 and a goalless draw in 2006, both in…

Switzerland edge Serbia in thriller to reach last 16

Switzerland advanced to the World Cup knockout round for the third consecutive tournament after defeating Serbia 3-2 on Friday to finish second in Group G and set up a matchup with Portugal in the round of 16. Xherdan Shaqiri put…

Cameroon beat Brazil before bowing out of World Cup

A late goal by captain Vincent Aboubakar ended Cameroon's 20-year drought for a World Cup victory, as the Indomitable Lions defeated a much-changed Brazil 1-0 on Friday at the Lusail Stadium. With qualifying already certain following…